I am a young adult that has the money to purchase insurance, but choose not to. If I would rather spend my money on digital cable, a cell phone, a nice car, etc. isn't that my right as an American? If I knowingly make the choice to use my money in other ways, like most young people without insurance do, what is the problem? That sounds like true person freedom to me.
2007-02-21 08:48:30 · 14 answers · asked by Matt 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I like your point. I always thought it was bad enough they want to force me to PAY for other people's health problems. But you're right, it's pretty bad to be forced to pay for something that you don't want.
2007-02-21 08:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You get sick don't call me. I pay for two insurances now & still I some times get denied services. I have private insurance through my wifes work ( I am dis abled & cant work) + MEDICARE. I just had a operation on my heart . Even with both insurances I have to pay $640. Granted the total bill was $32,574. Can you afford to spend that to stay alive?If so be my guest. That bill was for 3 days in the hospital. Try a week or a month. I hope you have $100,000+ lieing around. I sure dont.
2007-02-21 17:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by BUTCH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is your right as an American.
I, however, come from a country where we pay national insurance, and although at your age I was healthy, I have developed many illness and conditions that require costly medical treatment.
Thanks to the National Health Service, I have never had to worry about affording treatment - it just isn't an issue. On the other hand, I have known many Americans who have been faced with serious illness and have been financially crippled or, what is worse, have gone without treatment.
Enjoy your freedom.
2007-02-21 16:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by langdonrjones 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your math sounds good but doesn't add up.
When you are slammed with flesh eating disease and you have no insurance, who do you think pays the county hospital to make you well again? Well, if you don't know, it's the tax payer and other peoples insurance rates.
You get sick, the government pays the bill and in turn raises taxes on insurance companies who, raise their rates on those that buy insurance! You may have honorable thoughts about paying back your medical bill but most don't.... I hate you! :):):)
2007-02-21 16:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem comes in when you're in an accident or are severely ill and had to be brought in to the hospital. Without having health insurance, the tax payers would have to pay your bills. So, the "liberals" are really helping to fight "socialism" that conservatives have been preaching all along: Taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for those who can'nt pay their own bills. Right?
2007-02-21 16:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one is FORCED to get health insurance. But wait till you wind up with a $200,000 hospital bill or medicine that costs $350 a bottle for 30 days, EACH MONTH! (That happened to my step dad...fortunately HE DID have health insurance.) Then whine about NOT having health insurance.
2007-02-21 17:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One could tell you are young by the question...
Let me ask you this: if you become injured in a car accident or if you have to be hospitalized for any reason, who will pay your hospital bills?
The taxpayer, of course. And - we are tired of paying your medical expenses. Get insurance, pay your premiums and take care of your own.
2007-02-21 18:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get sick unexpectedly or have a car accident that would require long term care, I don't won't to have to foot the bill for you too. It's bad enough that I have to do it now for people who live here illegally. So be AMERICAN get insurance.
2007-02-21 17:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by po8t1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liberals hate freedom:
-Gun control (forcing us to not be able to defend ourselves)
-High taxes (keeping us in bondage)
-The death tax (double and triple taxing us even after death)
-Fair Broadcasting act (cutting off radio stations they disagree with)
Let's elect hillary and let another clinton make a joke out of the whitehouse.
2007-02-21 16:53:53 · answer #9 · answered by infobrokernate 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No ones forcing you to do anything, chillax.
And its also about having your priorities in order
whats more important cable or being healthy
2007-02-21 16:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by codetalkrz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋